Columnist Salary in the United States

How much does a Columnist make in the United States? The average Columnist salary in the United States is $64,552 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $56,448 and $75,632. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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$56,448 to $75,632
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What is a Columnist?

A Columnist is a person who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs. They take the form of a short essay by a specific writer who offers a personal point of view. In some instances, a column has been written by a composite or a team, appearing under a pseudonym, or (in effect) a brand name. Some columnists appear on a daily or weekly basis and later reprint the same material in book collections....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 09/06/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Publicist + Media Relations specialist needed to pitch/place
Executive Leaders Radio - Philadelphia , PA
... guest columnist articles/columns in a wide variety of vertical and general business regional and national media. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Public Relations/Medial Relations ...
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Columnist in the United States. The base salary for Columnist ranges from $56,448 to $75,632 with the average base salary of $64,552. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,202 to $78,877 with the average total cash compensation of $66,877.

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